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Climate Change Impacts and Responses

The measures needed to tackle (mitigate) and respond (adapt) to the effects of climate change pose challenges as well as opportunities for the economy of the Northwest and the UK at large. The impacts will be, and are being, felt by private and public sector organisations alike and it is critical that these are fully understood and effective responses are planned for in a timely manner.

This study will focus on key vulnerabilities and strategic opportunities across the region and drive forward adaptive capacity in particular and identify responsibilities for adaptive action. Understanding the nature if each sector and the risk each faces in the context of climate change now and in the future is central to the success of the project.  The Final Report was published in June 2009.

Aim: To better understand the impact of climate change on the region now and in the future.